September Funding Deadlines Are Approaching: Opportunities NGOs Can Apply For

[September 2026] Don’t let great funding opportunities slip away. This guide highlights grants, fellowships, awards, and funding opportunities with September deadlines approaching, helping NGOs, nonprofits, community organizations, researchers, and other eligible applicants discover opportunities and submit strong applications before time runs out.

Call for Applications: IMG Leave Your Mark Grant

Deadline: 13 September 2026

The International Medical Group (IMG) Leave Your Mark Grant supports individuals and organisations carrying out mission, volunteer, and social good projects that address global challenges…[more] 2026 SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The 2026 SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant provides up to USD 3,000, a free one-year SurveyCTO subscription, and expert technical support to PhD and MD students conducting research that relies on high-quality primary data collection…[more] Author Grants for Research Publications on British Art

Deadline: 14-September-2026

The Author Grants Programme provides financial support to individuals publishing research-based works that advance the study of British art, visual culture, and related fields…[more]

Call for Nominations: Global Prize for Innovation in Water

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW) invites innovators, researchers, universities, research teams, and specialized institutions worldwide to submit groundbreaking solutions to major water-sector challenges…[more] Call for Primate Conservation, Inc. Field Research Grants

Deadline: 20-September-2026

Primate Conservation, Inc. (PCI) provides small grants for field research and conservation projects focused on rare and endangered primate species in their natural habitats. ..[more]

Apply Now: GCSP Prize for Innovation 2026

Deadline: 23-September-2026

The GCSP Prize for Innovation celebrates outstanding and innovative contributions that support impactful solutions in global security and peace…[more] Entries open for Cullman Center Fellowship Program

Deadline: 25-September-2026

The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowship Program supports outstanding scholars, writers, journalists, translators, creative writers, independent scholars, and visual artists conducting advanced research and writing projects…[more] Applications open for Terra Foundation Convening Grants

Deadline: 28-September-2026

The Terra Foundation Convening Grants support conversations, symposia and workshops that advance interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange on the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous arts of North America…[more] Submissions open for Discovery Research Grants

Deadline: 08-September-2026

The Discovery Research Grants Program provides $200,000 in funding over two years to support translational research that improves maternal and infant health outcomes…[more] Applications open for Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport Technology Projects

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The Maritime Low Emission Network (MarLEN) 2026 Call supports transnational research and innovation projects that accelerate the development and deployment of zero-emission waterborne transport technologies…[more]

Call for Nominations: 16th Annual Pursuit Award

Deadline: 11-September-2026

Applications are now open for the 16th Annual Pursuit Award, an international research award that recognizes PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and recent doctoral graduates conducting research in pediatric disability…[more] Nominations open for Fetisov Journalism Awards 2026

Deadline: 15-September-2026

Applications are now open for the Fetisov Journalism Awards 2026, a global competition recognizing exceptional journalism that promotes peace, civil rights, investigative reporting, and environmental awareness…[more] Submissions open for Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Deadline: 15-September-2026

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is a worldwide science communication competition for high school students. It asks participants to explain a scientific concept in a short, original video that is clear, engaging, and creative…[more] PhotoVogue Global Open Call for Artists

Deadline: 11-September-2026

The PhotoVogue Global Open Call is an international creative opportunity that encourages artists to submit original visual works that express strong perspectives on the world today…[more]

Nominations Open: Energy Efficiency Award 2027

Deadline: September 08, 2026

The 2027 Energy Efficiency Award recognizes breakthrough system-level innovations that significantly advance energy efficiency in electric-powered equipment used across global consumer and industrial applications…[more] Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship Program

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The Mercatus Center High School Fellowship is a semester-long virtual program that helps high school students explore political, economic, and social ideas through structured readings and guided discussions…[more]

Call for Proposals: Country-led Projects Initiatives (9th Edition)

Deadline: 15-September-2026

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has launched its 9th Call for Proposals to fund country-led initiatives that strengthen food security, rural livelihoods, and sustainable agriculture systems…[more] United Nations Correspondents Association Awards for Best Journalistic Coverage

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Awards recognize outstanding journalism covering the United Nations, its agencies, and global development issues…[more] Miller Center Accelerator Program for Social Enterprises

Deadline: September 11, 2026

The Miller Center Accelerator Program is designed to support social enterprise leaders in scaling their mission-driven organizations through mentorship, structured guidance, and strategic business development support…[more]

Open Call: Challenge Competition for Leading Companies 2026

Deadline: September 11, 2026

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